Cattail, Narrow Leaf Shoots (Northern Plains Indians) Nutrition Facts
Cattail narrow leaf shoots were a useful wild food for Northern Plains Indians, offering a fresh, earthy taste when young and tender.
Per serving, they provide 25 calories, 0g fat, 5.1g carbs, 1.2g protein, 4.5g fiber, and 0.2g sugar.
With 4.5g fiber, they’re filling as well as light, making them a practical choice for a simple seasonal meal.
Cattail, Narrow Leaf Shoots (Northern Plains Indians)
Serving size: 100 g
Calories25kcal
Net Carbs0.6g
Protein1.2g
Fat0g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 19%
Carbs 81%
Fat 0%
What is this food made of?
Water 94%
Protein 1%
Carbs 5%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score0.58Acidic
Amino Acid Score5%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 25 | 1% | |
| Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 109 mg | 5% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 4.5 g | 18% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | — | |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 mcg | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 11 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 mcg | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 22.8 mcg | 19% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central